LP-26 10ml Dark Green (JGSDF)

The Hobby Hideaway Verdict: The Ultimate Fast-Drying, Hard-Shell Finish for Flawless Paint Jobs! When you are chasing that contest-winning, mirror-smooth shine on a 1/24 scale automotive build or laying down an ultra-durable base coat on a custom hard-plastic RC body, Tamiya Lacquer Paint (LP Series) is the undisputed heavyweight champion. The Hobby Hideaway Team loves the Tamiya LP line because it combines lightning-fast drying times with an incredibly tough, hard-curing finish. If you love using an airbrush to get professional-grade results, these lacquers will quickly become the most used bottles on your modeling bench.

Unmatched Durability and Airbrush Performance What sets lacquer paints apart from water-based acrylics and slow-curing enamels is the chemical makeup. Tamiya Lacquers atomize beautifully through an airbrush, laying down incredibly thin, even coats that won't drown out fine molded details like panel lines or rivets. Because they flash off and dry so quickly, you can handle your parts much sooner without leaving fingerprints. Most importantly, once cured, lacquer forms a rock-hard shell. This makes it the absolute perfect base coat—you can safely apply enamel panel-line washes, acrylic details, or heavy masking tape right over the top without any fear of the base color peeling up, staining, or rubbing off!

Key Features & Technical Specs:

• Precision Tamiya Finishes: Available in a massive variety of gloss, flat, translucent, and metallic shades that perfectly match Tamiya’s classic TS spray can colors.

• Rock-Hard Durability: Cures to an incredibly tough, scratch-resistant shell that is perfect for polishing and wet-sanding (on gloss finishes).

• Lightning-Fast Drying: Flashes off much faster than enamels or acrylics, allowing for quicker recoating and less waiting time between masking stages.

• The Ultimate Base Coat: Safe to use under enamel washes and acrylic detail paints without reacting or bleeding.

• Airbrush Optimized: Pigments are formulated for flawless atomization through an airbrush, creating smooth, ultra-thin layers.

• Convenient 10ml Glass Jar: Packaged in a sturdy 10ml (1/3 oz) jar with a tight-sealing, color-coded screw cap to prevent the solvents from evaporating.

Hobby Hideaway Pro Tip: While Tamiya Lacquers can be hand-brushed for small touch-ups, they truly shine when airbrushed! Because lacquers dry so incredibly fast, spraying them straight can sometimes result in the paint drying mid-air before it hits the model, leaving a rough, dusty texture. To get a glass-smooth finish every single time, thin your LP paints using Tamiya Lacquer Thinner with Retarder (Item #87194). The built-in retarder slows down the drying time just enough to let the paint hit the plastic wet and self-level into a flawless, factory-grade finish!

Why buy from Hobby Hideaway? Hobby Hideaway is more than just a retail storefront; we are a dedicated community of plastic scale modelers, miniature painters, and RC enthusiasts. We advocate for an "old-school" service model where personal connection, mentorship, and technical education come first. Whether you are learning how to thin lacquers for your first airbrush session, picking out the perfect clear coat to protect your decals, or figuring out paint hierarchy (Lacquers -> Acrylics -> Enamels!), our team provides the hands-on support you need to make your build shine.

Join the Action in Ottawa! Ready to upgrade your airbrushing game? Stop by our shop in Ottawa at 112-1455 Youville Dr in Orléans. Browse our full wall of Tamiya lacquers, acrylics, enamels, and plastic scale model kits, or bring your latest workbench project in to show off and swap painting techniques. While you are visiting, you can also check out the action on our indoor RC race tracks and micro crawler course. Join our ever-growing community of local builders and experience the camaraderie of the hobby world in person!

Note: This product includes one (1) 10ml (1/3 oz) glass jar of Tamiya Lacquer Paint. Stir thoroughly before use. For thinning and airbrush cleanup, strictly use Tamiya Lacquer Thinner. Lacquer paints emit strong fumes; always use in a well-ventilated area or with a spray booth respirator. Not intended for flexible polycarbonate (Lexan) RC bodies.